Business plan courses can help you learn market analysis, financial forecasting, operational planning, and effective pitching techniques. You can build skills in identifying target audiences, crafting value propositions, and developing marketing strategies. Many courses introduce tools like SWOT analysis, business model canvases, and financial modeling software, which can enhance your ability to create comprehensive and persuasive business plans.

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Commercial Laws, Legal Research, Contract Review, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Markets, Derivatives, Equities, Financial Policy, Finance, Investments, Market Dynamics, Market Trend, Financial Regulation, Market Analysis, Presentations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Canva (Software), Content Creation, Social Media Content, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Driving engagement, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Empowerment, Culture Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Case Studies, Business Transformation, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Technologies, Business Transformation, Automation, Internet Of Things, Product Design, Emerging Technologies, Telecommunications, Wireless Networks, Business Strategy, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Data Ethics, Governance, Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Media Relations, Strategic Thinking, Communication Strategies, Business Leadership, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Leadership, Public Relations, Operational Risk, Risk Management, Communication, Leadership, Learning Strategies, Test Planning
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Palo Alto Networks
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Malware Protection, Firewall, AI Security, Endpoint Security, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Cryptography, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Workforce Management, Service Improvement, Operations Management, Operational Performance Management, Business Process Management, Process Optimization, Service Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Sustainable Business, Capacity Management, Customer experience improvement, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Customer experience strategy (CX), Financial Regulation, Customer Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainable Systems, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Environmental Issue, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Portfolio Management, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Finance, Risk Analysis, Corporate Finance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Social Media Content, Responsible AI, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Generative AI, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Content Creation, Marketing Automation, Email Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Search Engine Optimization, Storytelling, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Machine Learning Methods
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks